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January 2, 2006

Web Coding Tutorials for Newbies

This site offers some good, basic HTML and CSS tutorial lessons to help you get started learning and coding with these web development essentials. Also offered in a neat dashboard widget tutorial that will show you how to a widget on your web site that counts the days left to a certain date. HTML and CSS Tutorial: dashdev.djupet.se/ Chapter 1 – Some boring, but important Theory: dashdev.djupet.se/xhtml_css_tutorial_1.html Chapter 2 – Building your first website: dashdev.djupet.se/xhtml_css_tutorial_2.html Chapter 3 – Basic CSS: dashdev.djupet.se/xhtml_css_tutorial_3.html Chapter 4 – More CSS: dashdev.djupet.se/xhtml_css_tutorial_4.html Chapter 5 – Layers: dashdev.djupet.se/xhtml_css_tutorial_5.html Chapter 6 – Creating a website dashdev.djupet.se/xhtml_css_tutorial_6.html The following Dashboard Widget Tutorial is for those who are new to widget development and are somewhat familiar with html. Chapter 1 – Define the Dashboard Widget: dashdev.djupet.se/dashboard_widget_tutorial_1.html Chapter 2 – Design: dashdev.djupet.se/dashboard_widget_tutorial_2.html Chapter 3 – Widget script: dashdev.djupet.se/dashboard_widget_tutorial_3.html Chapter 4 – Update script: dashdev.djupet.se/dashboard_widget_tutorial_4.html

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  • Microsoft Office XP / 2002 Tutorials

    Here are the tutorials from an online course at the University of West Florida. It teaches you how to use Office XP, specifically Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Access. By reading all of the tutorial materials below, you will know and understand computer system and networking concepts, applications, productivity software (word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation graphics.), and how to conduct online research. Microsoft Office XP / 2002 Tutorials: www.uwf.edu/clemley/cgs1570/notes/index.htm Essential Introduction to Computers: www.uwf.edu/clemley/cgs1570/notes/01%20-%20intro_to_computer… Windows XP and Office XP: www.uwf.edu/clemley/cgs1570/notes/02%20-%20windows_xp_and_of… Word 2002: Creating and Editing a Word Document: www.uwf.edu/clemley/cgs1570/notes/03%20-%20create_edit_docum… Word 2002: Creating a Research Paper: www.uwf.edu/clemley/cgs1570/notes/04%20-%20research_paper.ht… Word 2002: Creating a Resume Using a Wizard and a Cover Letter with a Table: www.uwf.edu/clemley/cgs1570/notes/05%20-%20resume_wizard.htm Word 2002: Web Feature: Creating Web Pages Using Word: www.uwf.edu/clemley/cgs1570/notes/06%20-%20create_webpage_us… PowerPoint 2002: Using a Design Template and Text Slide Layout to Create a Presentation: www.uwf.edu/clemley/cgs1570/notes/07%20-%20design_template_a… PowerPoint 2002: Using the Outline Tab and Clip Art to Create a Slide Show: www.uwf.edu/clemley/cgs1570/notes/08%20-%20outline_tab_and_c… PowerPoint 2002: Web Feature: Creating a Presentation on the Web Using PowerPoint: www.uwf.edu/clemley/cgs1570/notes/09%20-%20create_presentati… Excel 2002: Creating a Worksheet and Embedded Chart: www.uwf.edu/clemley/cgs1570/notes/10%20-%20create_worksheet_… Excel 2002: Formulas, Functions, Formatting, and Web Queries: www.uwf.edu/clemley/cgs1570/notes/11%20-%20formulas_function… Excel 2002: What-If Analysis, Charting, and Working with Large Worksheets: www.uwf.edu/clemley/cgs1570/notes/12%20-%20what_if_analysis…. Excel 2002: Web Feature: Creating Static and Dynamic Web Pages Using Excel: www.uwf.edu/clemley/cgs1570/notes/13%20-%20create_webpages_u… Access 2002: Creating a Database Using Design and Datasheet Views: www.uwf.edu/clemley/cgs1570/notes/14%20-%20creating_a_databa… Access 2002: Querying a Database Using the Select Query Window: www.uwf.edu/clemley/cgs1570/notes/15%20-%20Querying_a_Databa… Access 2002: Maintaining a Database Using the Design and Update Features of Access: www.uwf.edu/clemley/cgs1570/notes/16%20-%20Maintaining_a_Dat… Access 2002: Web Feature: Publishing to the Internet Using data Access Pages: www.uwf.edu/clemley/cgs1570/notes/17%20-%20Publishing_to_the…

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  • 12 Free Ebooks for Flash, Dreamweaver, Fireworks, Macromedia CF MX 7

    Here are 12 free Ebooks in windows help (.chm) format covering Macromedia Flash, Dreamweaver, Fireworks, and Macromedia CF MX 7. These will help you understand and learn how to use these powerful applications as you also learn how to do web design and development. Archive of ebooks: z80.msk.ru/archives/ebooks/macromedia%20press/ - Macromedia Flash 8 A Tutorial Guideebook (3.2 MB) - Developing Extensions for Macromedia Flash 8 (693.3 KB) - Learning ActionScript 2 0 for Macromedia Flash ebook (2.1 MB) - Macromedia Flash MX 2004 ActionScript Train (11.3 MB) - Macromedia Flash MX 2004 Fast and Easy Web Development (19.3 MB) - Macromedia Flash MX 2004 – ActionScript Training From The Source (11.6 MB) - Macromedia Flash MX Game Design Demystified (9.3 MB) - Macromedia Dreamweaver MX Dynamic Applications ShareReactor (10.3 MB) - Macromedia Fireworks 8 Training from the Source ebook (11.4 MB) - Advanced Macromedia CF MX 7 Application Development ebook(17.7 MB) - Macromedia CF MX 7 Certified Developer Study Guide ebook (707.2 KB) - Macromedia CF MX 7 Web Application Construction Kit (36.9 MB)

    Popularity: 54% [?]

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  • January 4, 2006

    38 Free Books: Dreamweaver, Fireworks, Director, Flash, Photoshop

    Here are 38 more free ebooks. These are for Dreamweaver MX, Fireworks MX, Director MX, Photoshop CS2, Flash MX, Macromedia Studio MX, PHP, MySQL, CSS, Coldfusion, Premier, Acrobat, and Macintosh applications. Archive of Ebooks: z80.msk.ru/archives/ebooks/peachpit%20press/ - Design and Deploy Websites with Macromedia Dreamweaver MX 2004 (12.8 MB) - Macromedia Fireworks Mx Training From The Source (6.1 MB) - Model, Rig, Animate with 3DS Max 7 (6.7 MB) - Macromedia Director MX 2004 Training from the Source (25.4 MB) - Macromedia Director MX f WinMac ShareConnector (17.8 MB) - The Photoshop CS2 Help Desk Book (13.6 MB) - Photoshop CS2 Killer Tips Sep 2005 eBook (19.0 MB) - Macromedia Flash MX 2004 ActionScript Training from the Source (1.7 MB) - Macromedia Flash MX 2004 ActionScript Training from the Source ShareConnector (11.6 MB) - Macromedia Flash MX 2004 Killer Tips (7.8 MB) - Macromedia Flash Mx 2004 Actionscript Training From The Source Shareconnector (11.6 MB) - Macromedia Flash Mx Actionscripting Advanced ShareConnector com (12.1 MB) - Macromedia Flash MX Training From The Source (12.3 MB) - Macromedia Flash MX for Windows and Macintosh Visual QuickStart Guide (19.1 MB) - Certified Macromedia Flash MX Designer Study Guide_2 ShareConnector (1.1 MB) - Animation And Effects With Macromedia Flash Mx 2004 (20.1 MB) - Macromedia Studio MX 2004 Training from the Source (14.9 MB) - Macromedia MX eLearning Advanced Training (15.1 MB) - Macromedia Captivate for Windows Visual Quickstart Guide (20.5 MB) - DV 101 A Hands-On Guide for Business (6.8 MB) - PHP and MySQL for Dynamic Web Sites Visual QuickPro Guide 2Ed (54.6 MB) - Stylin with CSS A Designers Guide (7.6 MB) - The Zen of CSS Design Visual Enlightenment for the Web (26.3 MB) - Reality Macromedia Cold Fusion Mx & Flash Mx Integration (9.2 MB) - Macromedia Coldfusion 5 Training From The Source (13.6 MB) - Macromedia Coldfusion 5 Training From The Source (13.6 MB) - Premiere Elements For Windows Visual Quickstart Guide (52.2 MB) - Making A Movie In Premiere Elements Visual Quickproject Guide (12.6 MB) - Microsoft Windows XP Color Management Ebook (13.8 MB) - Microsoft Windows XP for Home Users Service Pack 2 Edition (10.9 MB) - Mac Visual QuickStart Guide (19.4 MB) - Apple Training Series GarageBand 2 (16.9 MB) - Keynote 2 For Mac Os X Visual Quickstart Guide 13.6 MB) - Apple Pro Training Series Advanced Logic Pro 7 eBook (57.4 MB) - Apple Training Series Mac OS X Support Essentials 2nd Edition Aug 2005 eBook (8.1 MB) - Mac OS X Tiger Killer Tips (16.4 MB) Archive of Ebooks: z80.msk.ru/archives/ebooks/adobe%20press/ - Adobe Acrobat 7 Tips and Tricks The 150 Best (25.0 MB) - Adobe Reader 7 Revealed Working Effectively with Acrobat PDF Files

    Popularity: 16% [?]

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  • 34 Free Microsoft Office Ebooks

    The following 34 free ebooks are available on this site for Micrsoft Office applications and technologies. Specifically, the following topics and applications are covered: Microsoft Excel, Project, Powerpoint, Outlook, Access, Visio, VBA, Frontpage, Infopath, Office Web Components, Exchange Server, Windows Media, Windows XP, Windows Security. These ebooks are in windows help (.chm) format. Archive of Ebooks: z80.msk.ru/archives/ebooks/microsoft%20press/ Microsoft Windows XP Resource Kit, 2nd edition Microsoft Office Project 2003 Step By Step 43.8 MB Inside Microsoft Windows 2000 18.1 MB Accessing and Analyzing Data with Excel 16.6 MB Inside Out – Windows Security (W2K and XP) 2003 19.3 MB Programming Office 2000 Web Components 2.6 MB Running Microsoft Office 2000 Small Business 20.1 MB Step By Step – Powerpoint 2003 22.3 MB Microsoft Computer Dictionary – Fourth Edition (ebook) 1.8 MB Faster Smarter Microsoft Office FrontPage 2003 20.9 MB Microsoft Office 2003 Step by Step 108.1 MB Introducing Microsoft Office InfoPath 2003 eBook 77.7 MB Microsoft Office 2003 Editions Resource Kit 3.0 MB Programming Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft Exchange 2003, Third Edition 27.2 MB Programming Microsoft Office Access 2003 Ebook 16.8 MB Faster Smarter Microsoft Office System 2003 14.2 MB Microsoft Office Outlook 2003 Step by Step eBook 18.0 MB Microsoft Windows Media Resource Kit eBook 27.4 MB Building Applications With Microsoft Outlook 2002 (Vba, Visual Basic) 18.5 MB Developing Microsoft Visio Solutions 5.5 MB Inside Out – Microsoft Office Visio 2003, 2004 40.3 MB Insider Power Techniques For Microsoft Windows XP 7.8 MB Introducing Microsoft Office InfoPath 48.5 MB Microsoft Excel 2002 Visual Basic for Application 14.6 MB Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 Administrator’S Companion 19.6 MB Microsoft Office 2000, Visual Basic for Applications Fundimentals 6.4 MB Microsoft Office Project 2003 Inside Out 52.7 MB Microsoft Windows XP Inside Out Deluxe 22.3 MB Microsoft Windows XP Professional Resource Kit 2nd Ed 40.5 MB Programming Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft Exchange 27.5 MB First Look Office 10.5 MB Microsoft Excel 2003 Programming Inside Out 18.1 MB Microsoft Access 2002 Inside Out 39.3 MB

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  • Guide to Web Coding and Design

    This Guide to Web Coding & Design will show and teach you how to create an elegant and informative site by explaining the simplicity of HTML, the organization of CSS, the power of PHP, and the artistry of Adobe Photoshop. To get the most from this web coding and design site you need to practice the examples given and try out the techniques explained. The only way to really understand the concepts and ideas of web design and development is to gain first-hand experience with coding web pages. This site is an April 2004 entry in the biannual international thinkquest.Org competition, under the free topic for ages 19 & Under. Guide to Web Coding and Style: www.thinkquest.org/library/site.html?team_id=04apr/00650 HTML: Discover the basics of creating a simple webpage: library.thinkquest.org/04apr/00650/html/index.html - Formatting Text: - library.thinkquest.org/04apr/00650/html/format.html - Lists & Tables: - library.thinkquest.org/04apr/00650/html/lists.html - Links & Beyond: - library.thinkquest.org/04apr/00650/html/other.html CSS: Standardize and stylize the layout of a webpage: library.thinkquest.org/04apr/00650/css/index.html - Text Formatting: - library.thinkquest.org/04apr/00650/css/textformatting.html - Internal Styles: - library.thinkquest.org/04apr/00650/css/internal.html - External Styles: - library.thinkquest.org/04apr/00650/css/external.html - Advanced CSS: - library.thinkquest.org/04apr/00650/css/advanced.html PHP: Create code that generates HTML for you: library.thinkquest.org/04apr/00650/php/index.html - Basics of PHP: - library.thinkquest.org/04apr/00650/php/basics.html Web Design: Learn the do’s and don’ts of creating an elegant web page: library.thinkquest.org/04apr/00650/webdesign/index.html - Consistency: library.thinkquest.org/04apr/00650/webdesign/consistency.htm… - Color Theory: library.thinkquest.org/04apr/00650/webdesign/colortheory.htm… Photoshop: Edit pictures to create specific design effects: library.thinkquest.org/04apr/00650/photoshop/index.html - The Basics: - library.thinkquest.org/04apr/00650/photoshop/basics.html - The Main Menu: - library.thinkquest.org/04apr/00650/photoshop/menu.html - Layers: - library.thinkquest.org/04apr/00650/photoshop/layers.html - Photo Manipulation: - library.thinkquest.org/04apr/00650/photoshop/photomanipulati… - Blending: - library.thinkquest.org/04apr/00650/photoshop/blending.html

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  • January 5, 2006

    Excel Tips, Techniques, and Sample Spreadsheets

    Contextures.com, a computer consulting firm specializing in Microsoft Office applications, offers the following well written Microsoft Excel Tips and Techniques, along with some excellent sample Excel spreadsheets covering these areas: Data Validation, Filters, Conditional Formatting, UserForms and Add-Ins, PivotTables, Functions, and Scenarios.

    Excel Tips and Techniques

    A

    Advanced Filter – Basics
    Advanced Filter – Criteria

    AutoFilter – Basics
    AutoFilter – Filter Text in Long String
    AutoFilter – Limits to Dropdown Lists
    AutoFilter – Programming
    AutoFilter – Protected Sheet
    AutoFilter – Status Bar Record Count
    AutoFilter – Sum a Filtered List

    B

    Blank Cells, Fill

    Book List, Excel 
    Books — on my bookshelf

    C

    Charting – Jon Peltier’s Site Index
    Charting Links

    Code, Copy to a workbook

    Column headers show numbers (FAQ)

    Combining Data

    Comments – Add a Picture
    Comments – Basics
    Comments – Change Indicator Colour
    Comments – Change Shape
    Comments – Copy Text to Adjacent Cell
    Comments – Extract Text to Word 
    Comments – Printing
    Comments – Programming 
    Comments – Resize

    Conditional Formatting – Basics 
    Conditional Formatting – Documentation
    Conditional Formatting – Hide Cells to Print
    Conditional Formatting – Hide Duplicates
    Conditional Formatting – Hide Errors
    Conditional Formatting – Lottery Numbers
    Conditional Formatting – Row

    Count Cells 

    D

    Data Entry – Tips
    Data Entry – Fill Blank Cells
    Data Entry – Convert Text to Numbers

    Data Validation – Basics
    Data Validation – Combo box
     
    Data Validation – Combo box Named Range
     
    Data Validation – Custom Criteria
    Data Validation – Dependent Dropdown- Sorted List

    Data Validation – Dependent Lists  
    Data Validation – Documentation
    Data Validation – Font Size, List Length
    Data Validation – Hide Used Items
    Data Validation – Input Message in Text Box

    Data Validation – List from Other Workbook
    Data Validation – Make List Appear Larger
    Data Validation – Make List Wider
    Data Validation – Messages
    Data Validation – Order Form
     

    Dynamic Ranges, Naming

    E

    Excel 12 — Articles List
    Excel Links

     

    F

    FAQs, Excel – Application and Files
    FAQs, Excel – Dates and Times
    FAQs, Excel – Index
    FAQs, Excel – Macros, VBA
    FAQs, Excel – Worksheet Functions and Formats

    File with that name is already open (FAQ)
    File size, large (FAQ)
    Fill colour doesn’t work (FAQ)

    Filter, Advanced
    Filter, AutoFilter

    Form, Create a UserForm  
    Form, Survey  

    Functions
    Functions — Count cells  
    Functions — INDEX 

    Functions — MATCH  
    Functions — Sum cells
    Functions — VLOOKUP

    G-M

    GetPivotData  

    INDEX Function  

    Keyboard Shortcuts

    Macros Prompt, Enable or Disable (FAQ)

    Macro Toolbar 

    MATCH Function   

    N-O

    Names — Naming Ranges 
    Names — Use Names in Formulas

    Navigation Toolbar for Workbook Sheets 

    Newsgroup Posting Statistics 01-Jan-06
    Newsgroup Posting Statistics — Annual

    Numbers, Convert Text to

    Order Form

    P

    Pivot Tables – Add-in 
    Pivot Tables – Add-in — Features

    Pivot Tables – Clear Old Items  
    Pivot Tables – Custom Calculations
    Pivot Tables – Data Field Layout
    Pivot Tables – Dynamic Data Source
    Pivot Tables – Field Settings
    Pivot Tables – GetPivotData
    Pivot Tables – Grouping Data
    Pivot Tables – Multiple Consolidation Ranges 
    Pivot Tables – Pivot Cache

    Pivot Tables – Printing 
    Pivot Tables – Protection

    Pivot Tables – Show and Hide Items 
    Pivot Tables – Unique Items
    Pivot Tables and Pivot Chart Intro

    R-S

    Ranges, Naming

    Sample Workbooks

    Scenarios — Automatically Show
    Scenarios — Create and Show 
    Scenarios — Programming
    Scenarios — Scenario Summaries

    Shortcuts, Keyboard

    Sorting a List
    Sorting Data — Programming 

    Sum cells
    Sum a Filtered List  

    Survey Form

    T-Z

    Toolbar — Macros
    Toolbar — Navigate Workbook Sheets

    Trailing Minus Signs

    Used Range, Reset (FAQ)

    UserForm, Create a

    VBA Code, Copy to a workbook
    VLOOKUP function

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  • 21 Macromedia Flash Tutorials

    The Gurus Network hosts the following 21 Macromedia Flash Tutorials. These tutorials are a collaborative effort created by various web developers and webmasters who are willing to share their experience and knowledge.

    21 Macromedia Flash Tutorials

    Flash MX MP3 Player - Part Two buttonFlash MX MP3 Player – Part Two
    Abstract: extends MP3 Player Part One, using PHP to generate playlist

    Flash MX MP3 Player buttonFlash MX MP3 Player
    Abstract: Build a flexible MP3 Player using Flash MX

    Flash MX and PHP mail form buttonFlash MX and PHP mail form
    Abstract: Combine the abilities of Flash MX and PHP to create a sophisticated mail form

    Display External Text in Flash 5 buttonDisplay External Text in Flash 5
    Abstract: Tutorial deals with Flash 5 techniques for loading, displaying and scrolling external text

    Where Does the ActionScript Code Go? buttonWhere Does the ActionScript Code Go?
    Abstract: Flash 5 took ActionScript to new levels over what had been previously available. In the process came considerable confusion though. Code can be placed on the main timeline, on a symbol’s time line, or directly on an instance of a Movie Clip or Button symbol. This tutorial seeks to remove some of the mystery over where to put the code for the greatest efficiency. Flash MX techniques are not covered in this article.

    Motion Math buttonMotion Math
    Abstract: This tutorial explains two often used formulas to make smooth motion movements without the use of tweens – just math.

    Display External Text in Flash MX buttonDisplay External Text in Flash MX
    Abstract: This tutorial discusses techniques for importing external text files into a Flash MX movie

    Basic Shape Tweening buttonBasic Shape Tweening
    Abstract: Awaiting abstract.

    Onion Skin buttonOnion Skin
    Abstract: A helpful little visualization tool.

    Layer Masking buttonLayer Masking
    Abstract: While this is a fairly simple process, it can be crossed over to many more complex and intriguing avenues. One layer is hidden while another layer and object pass over the first… revealing the contents beneath. (created in Flash 4… although you should be able to wade through this tutorial with later versions without much static.)

    Draggable Window buttonDraggable Window
    Abstract: Nifty little windows for your content that can be dragged around within your site. These methods can be used in many instances for many things. Basic, quick, easy, and did I mention easy? (created in Flash 4… although you should be able to wade through this tutorial with later versions without much static.)

    Creating a Button buttonCreating a Button
    Abstract: Back to the basics. Flash may be all the hype, but you need to start somewhere to get your feet wet. Creating a simple button is a stepping stone. (created in Flash 4… although you should be able to wade through this tutorial with later versions without much static.)

    Progress Bar Preloader buttonProgress Bar Preloader
    Abstract: This tutorial, written for Flash 5 ActionScript, demonstrates how to make a useful preloader for your movies – one that will present a progress bar that grows in response to real data utilizing Flash’s built in getBytesTotal() and getBytesLoaded() methods.

    Painting to Photo Morph Effect buttonPainting to Photo Morph Effect
    Abstract: Come along as we explore the many uses of the Trace Bitmap fuction. Lots of uses for turning regular raster graphics into vector form.

    Frame by Frame Animation buttonFrame by Frame Animation
    Abstract: Flash animation basics. Simple technique, covers the basics of keyframing.

    Basic Preloader buttonBasic Preloader
    Abstract: A very simple technique for ensuring movie content is loaded. Provides a quick algorithm and pseudo-script for creating a basic loader.

    Flash Sound 201 buttonFlash Sound 201
    Abstract: Flash as a music sequencer. This tutorial demonstrates how to use flash to create youre very own loop based music. Also covers some technical info on the consequenses of layering digital audio.

    Flash Sound 103 buttonFlash Sound 103
    Abstract: Advanced streaming technique to get the best of both worlds of event and stream sounds.

    Flash Sound 102 buttonFlash Sound 102
    Abstract: More info on the basic sound types and their uses. Also covers sound optimization and compression.

    Flash Sound 101 buttonFlash Sound 101
    Abstract: The basics of getting sound into flash/editing basics.

    Basic Motion Tweening buttonBasic Motion Tweening

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  • 7 Free Books for Web Programming, Scripting, XML, TCP-IP, and more

    Here are 7 free computer and web development books covering web site programming and scripting, XML, TCP-IP, cryptography, and assembly. These are all in zip format. Web Programming Desktop Reference 6-In-1 (zip): tinyurl.com/afujj Web Scripting Secret Weapons (zip): tinyurl.com/8jufl XML: A Primer: debian.fmi.uni-sofia.bg/~attila/Books/It%20Library/XML%20A%2… Practical Guide to SGML XML Filters (zip): tinyurl.com/d2enf Teach Yourself TCP-IP in 14 Days, 2nd Edition (zip): tinyurl.com/a6kbk Handbook of Applied Cryptography: debian.fmi.uni-sofia.bg/~attila/Books/It%20Library/Cryptogra… Introduction to Assembly: debian.fmi.uni-sofia.bg/~attila/Books/It%20Library/Introduct…

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  • January 6, 2006

    Beginning Web Animation with Flash MX Free Course with Instructor

    Here is a new free online course offered by the HP Learning Center. The “Beginning Web Animation with Macromedia Flash MX” course is now available for enrollment. Macromedia Flash is the de facto standard application for authoring rich media content on the World Wide Web. This free instructor led course will teach you how to use Flash MX, Macromedia’s latest and most advanced version of the software. The instructor for this course is Karin Rex. It covers the basics for new users and sets you on the right track to creating rich media Web sites of your own. You can enroll now until the end of the class, which is March 3, 2006. The class starts on Jan. 19, 2006. Beginning Web Animation with Flash MX Free Course with Instructor: h30187.www3.hp.com/courses/overview.jsp?courseId=3012 What you’ll learn: * Know the pros and cons of using Flash * Create your own Flash movies * Use basic ActionScript for interactivity * Make Flash content accessible * Find out where to learn about more advanced Flash authoring Beginning Web Animation with Flash MX Course Lessons: Lesson 1: What is Flash? This lesson discusses the basics of Flash and contains all the information you need to begin using Flash. We briefly mention the core concepts of Web development, and then discuss the pros and cons of using Flash content. You’ll also see some example uses of Flash movies on the Internet. Lesson 2: Learn the Flash interface This lesson teaches you the basics of the Flash authoring tool. You set up your movie properties, learn the functions of the tools palette, and draw graphics for use in the example movie Face Facts. You learn how to use the timeline, layers, and other panels that you’ll often find indispensable. Lesson 3: Animate the face In this lesson, you learn the terms and methods used in the Flash animation process. You then apply what you’ve learned to the Face Facts project and animate the face you drew in Lesson 2. Lesson 4: Add ActionScript to your movie In this lesson, you transform Face Facts from animation into interactive media by adding user control via buttons and ActionScript. You learn to import images into Flash and to add text with the Text tool. Lesson 5: Publish for everyone The Web is a medium for making information available to everyone, so you need to ensure that your content is accessible even to people with disabilities. This lesson gives reasons why accessible content publishing is the right thing to do and shows you how to make your Flash movie more accessible and usable to everyone. Then you’ll finally get to publish your movie. Lesson 6: Keep learning This course teaches you the basics of Flash publishing, but Flash has much, much more to offer. This lesson discusses what you’ve learned and where to go to find more information.

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